Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair

press release: Bicyclists and art lovers will share the Glacial Drumlin State Bike Trail in Wales, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Aug. 20 for the 20th annual Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair. The juried art fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the bike trail in the village of Wales.

More than 50 artists will exhibit paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glass, pottery, photography, fiber, wood and other fine arts and crafts.

In addition to art exhibitions, the day’s events will include kids’ activities, a silent art auction and live music. Food for sale will include pork sandwiches, brats and hot dogs. Following is a musical performance schedule:

            9 to 10 a.m.                 Stan Markus

            10 to 11 a.m.               Jeff Leonard

            11 a.m. to noon            Greg Valde

            Noon to 1:30 p.m.        Steve Vaughn

            1:30 to 2:30 p.m.         Robin Chandler and Friend

            2:30 to 4:00 p.m.         Fellowship of the Strings

            The art fair is sponsored by Jerusalem Presbyterian Church in memory of the late Donna Lexa, who helped disabled and elderly people reach their full potential through her work as an art therapist. Proceeds from the art fair help support non-profit organizations in Waukesha County and fund scholarships for Kettle Moraine High School seniors pursuing further education in art, music, drama or dance.

Last year, Jerusalem Presbyterian Church donated art fair proceeds to the Donna Lexa Art Centers, Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Hope Center, Lad Lake and Safe Babies Healthy Families. Over the 20-year history of the art fair, the church has contributed more than $50,000 to these and other organizations.

            During the hours of the art fair, Jerusalem Presbyterian Church will hold a used book sale to benefit church mission trips. The sale will be at the church, located at 207 Main Street in Wales.

The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair will be held rain or shine, and admission is free. To reach the art fair, take I-94 to Highway 83 and go south 3.5 miles to Main Street.

            For more information, visit www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org or search Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair on Facebook.